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Gingerbread vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Gingerbread and Peruvian groundcherry

  • Gingerbread is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, yet Peruvian groundcherry is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Gingerbread is 24% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +688.9%
Contains more Iron +188%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +688.9%
Contains more Iron +188%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1400%
Contains more Vitamin C +10900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 0% 0% 37% 28% 10% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1400%
Contains more Vitamin C +10900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +105.3%
Contains more Fats +2242.9%
Contains more Carbs +339.3%
Contains more Other +212.5%
Contains more Water +205%
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +105.3%
Contains more Fats +2242.9%
Contains more Carbs +339.3%
Contains more Other +212.5%
Contains more Water +205%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gingerbread Peruvian groundcherry
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Peruvian groundcherry Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 11.2g Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 1.9g Gingerbread
Fats 16.4g 0.7g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 11.2g Gingerbread
Calories 356kcal 53kcal Gingerbread
Calcium 71mg 9mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 1mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 40mg Gingerbread
Potassium 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.39mg Gingerbread
Copper 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU 720IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 36µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.11mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.04mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 2.8mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Peruvian groundcherry
Saturated Fat 4.122g Peruvian groundcherry
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gingerbread Peruvian groundcherry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Gingerbread
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/nutrients
  2. Peruvian groundcherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173043/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.